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All of these quizzes deal with issues which affect the whole globe. We are all citizens of this blue orb in a dark sea.
261 quizzes and 3,654 trivia questions.
1.
  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 21    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jan 10 24
Easier
FTBot
Jan 10 24
509 plays
2.
  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 20   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Dec 04 22
Easier
FTBot
Dec 04 22
1189 plays
3.
The End of the Line
  The End of the Line   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
All good things must come to an end-- this quiz takes a look at natural and man-made terminus points from around the globe. Answer the questions and reach the end if you can! Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Feb 07 20
Average
kyleisalive editor
Feb 07 20
1653 plays
4.
  World Stuff   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Random world stuff, mainly geographical. Have a good time.
Average, 15 Qns, metzoham, May 14 21
Average
metzoham
May 14 21
14865 plays
5.
  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 18   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Oct 28 22
Easier
FTBot
Oct 28 22
840 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 16    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Oct 05 22
Easier
FTBot
Oct 05 22
636 plays
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  Formerly Known As...   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the country with its former name.
Easier, 15 Qns, nyirene330, Oct 06 16
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11
Easier
nyirene330
1631 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 19    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Nov 13 22
Easier
FTBot
Nov 13 22
921 plays
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  Trippin' Up   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We're going on a trip to some of our favorite countries - some we have been to and some we want to go to. I just hope nothing trips up our plans. Here we go...
Easier, 10 Qns, mpkitty, May 17 14
Easier
mpkitty
3111 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 14    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Sep 04 22
Easier
FTBot
Sep 04 22
612 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What paper am I reading if my paper's claim is that it publishes "All the news that is fit to print"?

From Quiz "Newspapers of the World"




11.
  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 17    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Oct 19 22
Easier
FTBot
Oct 19 22
555 plays
12.
  Comical Facts From Around The Globe   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some amusing and interesting bits and pieces from around the globe. Have fun :)
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Aug 19 21
Average
Creedy gold member
Aug 19 21
4482 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Mar 19 22
Easier
FTBot
Mar 19 22
546 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 15    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Sep 19 22
Easier
FTBot
Sep 19 22
491 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 10    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jun 10 22
Easier
FTBot
Jun 10 22
558 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 12    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jul 11 22
Easier
FTBot
Jul 11 22
608 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Feb 28 22
Easier
FTBot
Feb 28 22
610 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 8    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, May 28 22
Easier
FTBot
May 28 22
569 plays
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  Conspiracy Theories   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with peculiar conspiracy theories that people have come up with regarding a one world government and a new world order. Save yourself! Head for the hills!
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Aug 17 17
Average
Creedy gold member
Aug 17 17
1722 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 9    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Sep 30 23
Easier
FTBot
Sep 30 23
595 plays
21.
  Between the World and Me   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The world is a melting pot of ethnicities, languages, and cultures. At its best, mankind has worked together to make this world a better place to live in. Come and learn more about various global issues with these ten inspiring quotes. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Apr 17 20
Easier
Matthew_07 gold member
Apr 17 20
771 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 13    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Aug 06 22
Easier
FTBot
Aug 06 22
528 plays
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  Missing! Lost in the Mists of Time   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Folks have been losing things since prehistoric times. People have also disappeared without trace. Here are a few of those mysteries.
Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Apr 15 19
Average
windrush gold member
Apr 15 19
818 plays
24.
  Right next to...   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am a time and space traveller and I will be travelling around the world seeking historical firsts. Want to guess where I will be right next to when I get there?
Easier, 10 Qns, einsteinII, Jan 30 18
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Easier
einsteinII
Jan 30 18
2585 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Apr 10 22
Easier
FTBot
Apr 10 22
472 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 7    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Apr 30 22
Easier
FTBot
Apr 30 22
440 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 11    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jun 18 22
Easier
FTBot
Jun 18 22
455 plays
28.
  Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many countries and world leaders have said "sorry" for events of the past. This is a selection of them.
Average, 10 Qns, ClaudiaCat, Oct 10 19
Average
ClaudiaCat gold member
Oct 10 19
557 plays
29.
  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 5    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Mar 30 22
Easier
FTBot
Mar 30 22
409 plays
30.
  Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Carmen Sandiego is rapidly traveling the world, can you keep up with her?
Average, 10 Qns, JBCizzle, Jul 06 18
Average
JBCizzle
Jul 06 18
2942 plays
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  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jan 27 22
Easier
FTBot
Jan 27 22
541 plays
32.
  The People You Meet   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will ask you to name a particular ethnic group or simply a group of people based on the description provided.
Average, 10 Qns, lout62001, May 15 14
Average
lout62001 gold member
2038 plays
33.
  FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jan 25 22
Easier
FTBot
Jan 25 22
457 plays
34.
  Kyle's Magical Mystery Tour   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Kyle is away for a week, so we decided to follow him on a "Magical Mystery Tour" around the world. Thanks to leith90 for the title suggestion.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, May 05 10
Average
looney_tunes editor
2007 plays
35.
  A-Z World Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is Part One of my World A-Z. Each answer starts with the letter that appears at the beginning of the question. This quiz covers A-J.
Easier, 10 Qns, Drapion, May 24 18
Easier
Drapion
May 24 18
749 plays
36.
  A-Z World Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is part 2 of A-Z World. Each correct answer starts with the letter indicated near the beginning of the question. This quiz revolves around letters K-Z.
Easier, 20 Qns, Drapion, Apr 13 22
Easier
Drapion
Apr 13 22
449 plays
37.
  Chasing the Dragon   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As far as mythological creatures go, the dragon is a beast that's fascinated every stretch of the globe. In this quiz we'll hunt down ten different dragon destinations based on some trivial facts. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Oct 24 20
Average
kyleisalive editor
Oct 24 20
329 plays
38.
  Where Did That Come From?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are one or two stories given in this quiz and you need to pick what country the stories are from. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Feb 24 23
Average
pennie1478 gold member
Feb 24 23
5143 plays
39.
  Return to Sender   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There's something wrong with the postal service. I keep receiving mail from around the world, none of which is addressed to me. See if you can help me determine where they're from, and where they're going back to. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jun 09 14
Average
kyleisalive editor
1211 plays
40.
  From Japan to USA : A Trip    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You are on a trip which starts from Japan in the east and ends in the USA in the west of the globe.
Average, 10 Qns, ankuranky3, Nov 07 10
Average
ankuranky3
4465 plays
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  Home Sweet Home   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In our eggbox we have eggs from all around the world. See if you can answer these questions about the places we call home.
Average, 10 Qns, emiloony, Mar 25 18
Average
emiloony
Mar 25 18
466 plays
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  X Marks The Spot    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
X doesn't mark as many spots as A, but it does get around. From the old world to the new, follow the X and find the treasure. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, alexis722, Feb 12 13
Average
alexis722
1100 plays
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  Ten Mixed Questions on World Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten random questions about different aspects of the world. Hope you like it.
Average, 10 Qns, Serenesh, Apr 07 19
Average
Serenesh gold member
Apr 07 19
682 plays
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  If You're Here, Then That Means...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Travelling around the world is wonderful: you get to see new things, meet new people and try new food. But too much travel may make you forget where you are, so here are a few tips on how to get your bearings.
Average, 10 Qns, akg1486, Jun 08 15
Average
akg1486
632 plays
45.
  Fun World Trivia - 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As a traveler, Allena1 is always on the lookout for interesting facts about the places visited. This quiz ranges across the European countries of Spain, France and Italy. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, Allena1, Jun 02 23
Easier
Allena1
Jun 02 23
504 plays
46.
  Of All The Trees...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some countries have trees, or their leaves and flowers as national emblems. In this quiz, I will give you country and a hint and you have to identify the emblematic tree.
Average, 10 Qns, esprit72, Feb 04 23
Average
esprit72
Feb 04 23
1341 plays
47.
  More For your Money    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this short journey we will look at some cases where the original cost of something was very low compared to the eventual value.
Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Mar 17 15
Average
gme24 gold member
840 plays
48.
  Places that Tickle Your Funny Bone    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever seen a town or village name that made you smile or laugh out loud? These are a few of the No Worries team favourites.
Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Sep 27 22
Average
windrush gold member
Sep 27 22
659 plays
49.
  The Stuff of Leg Ends    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Put your best foot forward, and discover some interesting feet-ures from around the world. Inspired by an author challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, emiloony, Feb 06 14
Average
emiloony
665 plays
50.
  Mishmash A - Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Afghanistan, Antarctica, Anguilla, Abaco, American Samoa and Ascension Island are the places that this quiz revolves around.
Average, 15 Qns, Auszev, Feb 14 10
Average
Auszev
1542 plays
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  Do You Know Where I'm Coming From?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The No Worries! team members put their heads together and came up with some interesting facts about the places with which they are familiar. Have fun with these questions!
Average, 10 Qns, elmo7, Jan 27 20
Average
elmo7
Jan 27 20
637 plays
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  Is It or Is It Not?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is a trip around the world and you need to identify the odd one out in each of the questions. Is It or Is It Not?
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Nov 01 20
Average
zambesi
Nov 01 20
373 plays
53.
  Trivial Engineering   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Engineering has had many high points and failures over the years. Here is a quiz on some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, jmarlin, Mar 06 19
Average
jmarlin gold member
Mar 06 19
1377 plays
54.
  Going Nuclear    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are two ways to "go nuclear", with weapons or for work. This quiz looks at the weaponry option.
Average, 10 Qns, Jdeanflpa, Dec 30 21
Average
Jdeanflpa
Dec 30 21
188 plays
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  I've never been to Fazakerley    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Fazakerley is more than a place to me: it's 10 places I've never been to. I'll spell it out for you.
Average, 10 Qns, dellastreet, Jul 31 14
Average
dellastreet gold member
347 plays
56.
  Mishmash L - Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia and Libya are put under the spotlight in this quiz.
Average, 15 Qns, Auszev, Jun 06 17
Average
Auszev
Jun 06 17
700 plays
57.
  The Internationals' Games: Which Country?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Internationals are playing games on their homepage. The material for this quiz has been collected from our game "Which Country" over some months. We will give you a couple of clues, you choose the the country from 4 choices.
Average, 10 Qns, malama, Nov 18 16
Average
malama gold member
544 plays
58.
  Ethnic Origins    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Human migration and settlement have influenced the Earth for thousands of years. How well do you know the origins of settlement and migration?
Average, 10 Qns, O_Canada, Feb 21 18
Average
O_Canada
Feb 21 18
689 plays
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  Things You May Not Know About Singapore    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Singapore is a small city-state in South-East Asia located at the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsula. Let's see what you know about this small island.
Average, 10 Qns, wilfredwee, Jul 12 18
Average
wilfredwee
Jul 12 18
162 plays
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  It's a World First!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There's a first time for everything! I'll give you the date and you tell me what happened or what was invented.
Average, 10 Qns, ElusiveDream, Oct 26 18
Average
ElusiveDream
Oct 26 18
708 plays

Trivia From Around the World Trivia Questions

1. The historic meeting between Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in in April 2018 was between leaders of which countries?

From Quiz
FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 21

Answer: North Korea and South Korea

Kim Jong-un was the first North Korean leader to enter South Korea since the Korean War effectively ended in 1953.

Question by player KentQuizzer

2. The sale of goods in the United States is largely governed by what set of model laws?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 20

Answer: Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

Ten years of work prepared the Uniform Commercial Code for its initial release in 1952. (The other three choices are made up, as you may have suspected.). The majority of states' adoption of these model laws into theirs own states' laws has helped avoid unnecessary conflicts and problems for sellers and buyers, even across state lines. 'The Code' remains a work in progress. More than 100 other 'uniform laws' promulgations have been enacted on diverse topics, for example: the Uniform Adoption Act, the Uniform Athlete Agents Act and the Uniform Condominium Act.

Question by player ELJ1

3. What is the name of the red felt hat with a black tassel in the shape of a truncated cone that first became popular in the Ottoman empire?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 19

Answer: Fez

The fez is still part of the traditional clothing of Cyprus today as well as being associated with other countries and with comedian Tommy Cooper who wore one as part of his act. In the Middle East they are often worn by service staff in tourist establishments.

Question by player Mixamatosis

4. Which US president, who spent four days camping in Yosemite with naturalist Thomas Muir in 1903, set aside 800,000 acres in the Grand Canyon for a national monument, later declared a national park?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 18

Answer: Teddy Roosevelt

Teddy Roosevelt is often remembered for his participation in the Rough Riders, for his Square Deal programme breaking up trusts and regulating railroads, and for his efforts to end the Russo-Japanese War, for which he won a Nobel Prize. What many do not know is that he was an avid naturalist. During his camping trip with John Muir, they discussed what was needed to protect US wilderness areas. In addition to setting aside land for a Grand Canyon National Monument, his administration created many other national parks and monuments, among them Crater Lake, Mesa Verde, the Devil's Tower, Pinnacles, and Chaco Canyon.

Question by player pitegny

5. The 1820 United States presidential election was the last contest where a candidate ran unopposed. Who was the almost unanimous winner, the fifth President of the United States, known for his doctrine?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 17

Answer: James Monroe

James Monroe was first elected as the Democratic-Republican candidate in 1816, from the party founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In 1820, when Monroe was up for reelection, the rival Federalist Party failed to nominate a Presidential candidate, though the party received 16% of the popular vote. George Washington, who was against party politics in general, was the only other President to be elected without opposition and won every Electoral College vote unanimously in both of his election bids. In 1820, Monroe received all but one Electoral College vote, with the lone ballot going to Monroe's Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Monroe is notable for the Monroe Doctrine, the foreign policy banning further European colonization in the Americas.

Question by player mcdubb

6. What island nation are you bound for if your plane is about to land at Auckland Airport?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 16

Answer: New Zealand

Built on a dairy farm and land reclaimed from Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport is one of New Zealand's largest employers and contributes about $14 billion annually to the economy. The airport is capable of about 45 flight movements per hour on its main runway, and in 2011 it was the fourth busiest in the whole of Australasia. About 70% of New Zealand's international visitors come through Auckland.

Question by player gracious1

7. "Louie the Fly" is a promotional character introduced to advertise which type of product?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 15

Answer: Insecticide

"Louie the Fly" was introduced in 1962 as the villainous mascot for Mortein fly-spray. Mortein is an Australian brand fly-spray that was purchased by the British organisation Reckitt. Louie is an animated fly who revels in his lack of cleanliness and his ability to spread disease. And, as he proclaims, he's "afraid of no-one, except the man with the can of Mortein". The jingle was created by Australian author Bryce Courtney, noted for his novel "The Power of One" (1989).

Question by player pollucci19

8. Which British Prime Minister succeeded John Major and preceded Gordon Brown?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 14

Answer: Tony Blair

John Major became Prime Minister in 1990 succeeding Margaret Thatcher. His Conservative party lost the 1997 General Election by a landslide, with Tony Blair becoming Prime Minister. Tony Blair remained in the hot seat until 2007 when he relinquished the post to Gordon Brown. He resigned as a Member of Parliament in that same year and was appointed an envoy to the Middle East by the Quartet (The UN, USA, Russia and the European Union).

Question by player glendathecat

9. Which self-governing country was the first to grant the unrestricted right to vote to ALL adult women?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 13

Answer: New Zealand

Other governments preceded New Zealand in granting the vote to some women but these were territorial or state governments rather than entire self-governing nations. New Zealand granted the franchise in 1893. For example, the Isle of Man, a dependent territory of the UK, granted the vote to adult female real-property owners in 1881. Australia granted the franchise to non-Aboriginal women in 1902. Bhutan granted suffrage in 2008. Saudi Arabia has permitted women to vote in local elections since 2015; it does not conduct national elections.

Question by player FatherSteve

10. The white wedding dress became popular after who wore one to her own wedding in 1840?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 12

Answer: Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria popularized white wedding dresses when she wore one on her own wedding to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on February 10, 1840. Victoria rejected the ermine-trimmed robes that were a precedent set by past brides such as Princess Charlotte, and instead chose a white silk-satin crinoline-style court wedding dress. The dress was constructed by Mrs. Mary Bettans, and it set a tradition which continues to this day.

Question by player Billkozy

11. In the very early years of car manufacturing, a few designers built cars using what kind of propulsion that had already been in use for trains?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 11

Answer: Steam

One example of a steam-powered car is the 15hp 1904 Empire Steam Touring Car. It had a 40-gallon water tank for the steam engine, as well as a 15-gallon gas tank. The designer claimed it could run for 40 miles on steam and 125 on gas.

Question by player AlexT781

12. The Seven Seas Lagoon is a man-made lake located in which area, oft referred to as the 'most magical place on Earth'?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 8

Answer: Walt Disney World

The Seven Seas Lagoon was built in the 1960s and opened to the public alongside Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom amusement park in 1971. Guests are transported across the lagoon via ferry boat from the resort's parking lot. The lagoon has a maximum depth of 14 feet.

Question by player Collybird

13. Which company was originally known as the National Biscuit Company?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 7

Answer: Nabisco

"Biscuit" in the company name maybe a little deceiving for most Americans. It actually comes from the British English and early American English term for cracker and cookie products.

Question by player jasa9092

14. What is the only U.S. state's flag to have another country's flag on it?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 5

Answer: Hawaii

The state flag of Hawaii has the British Union Jack in its upper left-hand corner, because it was a British protectorate from 1794-1843. King Kamehameha flew the Union Jack to show his friendship with King George III.

Question by player lumber78006

15. Semper Fidelis is the motto of what branch of the US military?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 3

Answer: United States Marine Corps

Semper Fidelis is Latin and is translated into English as "Always Faithful". The United States Marines have used this motto since around 1883.

Question by player ebitt24

16. From 1924, the US Army used the letter C to designate certain aircraft. In 1962, all of the US armed serves adopted "C" to identify the same sort of aircraft. Which sort?

From Quiz FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 2

Answer: Cargo/transport

There are two series of aircraft with "C" designations: the first began in May of 1924; the second began in 1962. The earlier scheme was used for Army and Air Force aircraft only; the later scheme embraced all of the branches of the military. The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter was in service from 1965 to 2006 and bridged the two lettering schemes; it was replaced by the C-17 Globemaster III. The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft was introduced in 1970. From 1974 to 2017, the Beechcraft C-2 Huron was a much lighter, much smaller plane used by all of the services.

Question by player FatherSteve

17. A red dragon is featured on the flag of which UK country?

From Quiz Chasing the Dragon

Answer: Wales

Also known as Y Ddraig Goch, the Red Dragon featured on the Welsh flag is backed by white and green. It's the busiest in terms of the UK flags listed as incorrect answers since none of the other options feature a complicated graphic; the general Irish flag is tricolour (green, white, orange) while the Northern Irish flag is the Union Jack; the Scottish flag is St Andrew's Cross in blue and white; the English flag is based on Saint George's Cross in red and white. The Welsh flag, however, was adopted in 1959 though the dragon it bears had been used in Welsh folklore for more than a thousand years prior.

18. A heavily-laden treasure ship was lost in 1511 during a storm in the Strait of Malacca. What was the name of this vessel?

From Quiz Missing! Lost in the Mists of Time

Answer: Flor do Mar

The Portuguese ship Flor do Mar (Flower of the Sea) was built in 1502, and was the biggest carrack built at the time. Unfortunately she was also unwieldy and difficult to handle, and had an unfortunate tendency to spring leaks. While stuck in Mozambique on only her second return voyage, bound for Portugal heavy-laden with spices, she was commandeered by Tristao da Cunha for his India Armada. Although she was cumbersome she served during the conquests of Goa and of Malacca, until it was decided she would transport an immense treasure looted from the Sultan of Malacca back to Portugal. She was caught in a storm and sank in November 1511 in the Malaccan Strait. Many, but not all, lives were lost. The wreck and the treasure have never been recovered, but will doubtless be the subject of international disputes should she ever be located. Portugal, Indonesia and Malaysia have all lodged salvage rights for the unfortunate vessel. A replica of the Flor do Mar has been built and is in the Maritime Museum of Malacca.

19. Where in the world would you see the Atomium?

From Quiz Ten Mixed Questions on World Trivia

Answer: Brussels, Belgium

The Atomium has nine 18 m (60 ft) diameter stainless steel clad spheres. They are linked into the shape of a single cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. It was designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak and was erected in 1958 when the World Fair took place in Brussels.

20. On 2 December 1942, the first self-sustained nuclear chain reaction was produced by a team directed by Enrico Fermi, in a system abbreviated as CP-1. Where was CP-1?

From Quiz Going Nuclear

Answer: University of Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago Pile-1 was located in a squash/racketball court under the stands at Stagg Field at the University of Chicago. Cal-Poly has no nuclear history, Collegia Pisa does not exist, and in 1942 Los Alamos was a disused children's summer camp.

21. The city where I live, Gex, is in which European country known for its fine cuisine and for being the first nation to make it illegal for supermarkets to throw away or destroy unsold food?

From Quiz Do You Know Where I'm Coming From?

Answer: France

Gex is located near France's eastern border with Switzerland. The new French law, passed in February 2016, requires stores to give the unsold food to charities, or to donate it for livestock feed or compost. According to the British paper "The Guardian", the law will have little more than a symbolic effect, because food stores are responsible for only 11% of wasted food. The change is important because the decomposition of food waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gases. This is one of a number of ecological measures being taken. Supermarkets in our area voluntarily stopped providing plastic single-use checkout bags several years ago. As of March 2016, they are officially banned throughout France. Question supplied by pitegny.

22. Player LollyLegs1 asked which country is home to kangaroos, the Murray River, and Uluru?

From Quiz The Internationals' Games: Which Country?

Answer: Australia

Of course, the kangaroo is the iconic, hopping marsupial which is endemic to Australia, Murray River is Australia's longest river and Uluru, aka Ayers Rock, is the famous rock formation that lies like an island in the sea of the Great Sandy Desert and is sacred to aboriginal people.

23. The date is June 6th, 1909. What was the world first?

From Quiz It's a World First!

Answer: The use of the S.O.S. distress call

On June 6th, 1909, the S.S Slovenia became the first ship to officially use the S.O.S distress call. Three years later, this distress call would be used again when the Titanic sank. The first digital watch was invented in 1972 by the Hamilton Watch Company. The first use of an x-ray machine occured in Germany in 1895. The first nuclear submarines were built in Conneticut, USA, in 1954.

24. 100 Xu equal 1 Dong in which Southeast Asian country?

From Quiz X Marks The Spot

Answer: Vietnam

Vietnam hugs the eastern shore of the Malay peninsula like a python. This beautiful country, home to two World Natural Heritage Sites, has much unique biodiversity. The 'vulnerable' sun bear and the 'critically endangered' saolo (aka the Asian Unicorn), live here, though the latter has rarely been seen and the few that have been captured have died. Vietnam has had probably the greatest rate of economic development of any country since the late 1980s. It joined the WTO (World Trade Organisation)in 2007.

25. In 1963 Florence Barron commissioned a painting for 1600 US dollars. This was a self portrait of the artist. The painting was sold in May 2011 for over 38 million dollars. Can you name the artist?

From Quiz More For your Money

Answer: Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol's self-portrait is a four-panel acrylic silk screen in various shades of blue and depicts the artist wearing a trench coat and sunglasses. Roy Lichtenstein is an American pop artist (1923 - 1997). Paul Guaguin and Toulouse Lautrec are 19th century French artists.

26. Which ancient esoteric organisation has often been accused of plotting to bring about a new world order?

From Quiz Conspiracy Theories

Answer: Freemasonry

The poor old freemasons have been accused of this many times over the centuries since they first began. That was thought to be in the late 16th century...or was it? Perhaps they began much earlier? The main accusations about them are that they are in league with the horned one, and are secretly sabotaging all religions and governments in order to take over the world. Once they do this, they allegedly plan to run it along Masonic guidelines. Looks like we'll all be riding billygoats to work, folks.

27. Apparently if a person stood up and yelled for eight years and seven months and six days, this would generate enough energy to make what?

From Quiz Comical Facts From Around The Globe

Answer: One cup of coffee

This is one of those weird findings that makes one wonder more about the person who actually took the time to work out this figure in the first place. Quite disregarding the fact that this yeller would probably be thrown in jail for disturbing the peace in such an unseemly manner, I should imagine that anyone who actually survived for that long would have such a sore throat by the end of it, that a cup of hot coffee would be the last thing they'd be interested in swallowing.

28. Carmen Sandiego starts her trek in a capital of a country its citizens refer to as Nippon. Others may refer to this country as "The land of the Rising Sun". Where does she begin her run from the law?

From Quiz Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?

Answer: Tokyo

The trick here is that the question asks for the capital, not the country. Nippon is what Japan is referred to in the nation, and its capital is Tokyo.

29. Canada. My leaf can be found on the national flag and a NHL team also bears my name.

From Quiz Of All The Trees...

Answer: Maple

The maple tree is well known throughout Canada. It produces a deliciously sweet syrup which is used to make candies, pies, or simply pour over pancakes. In Toronto, the NHL team is called the Maple Leafs.

30. Barbers were arrested in 2000 in this nation for copying the style of Leonardo DiCaprio's hairstyle in "Titanic" (1997).

From Quiz Mishmash A - Part 2

Answer: Afghanistan

In 2000, 28 barbers were jailed in Kabul for promoting "anti-Islamic hairstyles" after copying the hairstyle of Leonardo DiCaprio's character Jack. The Taliban rulers claimed that it interfered with Muslim prayer. Though "Titanic" was banned in this country, it still was seen via videos that were widely accessible.

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